Vince helps England continue fine start

James Vince brought up his maiden Test half-century as England built on their fine start to the Ashes opener against Australia in Brisbane.

The start of the second session at the Gabba on Thursday was delayed for more than two hours due to rain.

But, when play resumed, it was the tourists who stayed in control on a fine wicket for batting.

Vince (72 not out) posted his first Test half-century and Mark Stoneman (53) his second before the latter fell just a few minutes prior to tea, leaving England at 128-2 with captain Joe Root (1) also unbeaten.

Stoneman and Vince put on 125 for the second wicket after Alastair Cook (2) fell in the third over of the day.